How do you install front license plate on your X7? Drill holes?

superpanjy · 11-27-2021, 06:33 PM

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Just received license plates. But I have no ideal how to install this license plate. I don't want to drill holes. But how? In CA, I think it's required to install front license plate, am I right?

Thanks

Wild Blue · 11-27-2021, 07:09 PM

What is this front license plate that you speak of?

BobsM3Coupe · 11-27-2021, 07:31 PM

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Just received license plates. But I have no ideal how to install this license plate. I don't want to drill holes. But how? In CA, I think it's required to install front license plate, am I right?

Thanks

You're lucky the dealers PDI people didn't automatically attach the bracket to the front fascia. When I was shopping last year, a dealer whom I have purchased two new cars from in the past said they now have to install the front bracket.

So they lost a sale.

huskerdoc2020 · 11-27-2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by superpanjy

Just received license plates. But I have no ideal how to install this license plate. I don't want to drill holes. But how? In CA, I think it's required to install front license plate, am I right?

Thanks

You're lucky the dealers PDI people didn't automatically attach the bracket to the front fascia. When I was shopping last year, a dealer whom I have purchased two new cars from in the past said they now have to install the front bracket.

So they lost a sale.

You're a good man. I would have done the same.

Chunner · 11-27-2021, 08:32 PM

Sto N Sho. Google it

superpanjy · 11-27-2021, 09:15 PM

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Sto N Sho. Google it

Thanks. It turns out i am located in the same zip code. I will definitely checked out. Thanks

dmanb2b · 11-27-2021, 10:37 PM

do you have active cruise? If not, try this https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=license+plate

superpanjy · 11-27-2021, 10:40 PM

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do you have active cruise?

Yes.

Splatt115 · 11-28-2021, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dmanb2b

do you have active cruise?

Yes.

Double sided 3M tape. I've seen it on Teslas and it does great. Also it can be removed later if laws change.

ImolaRay · 11-28-2021, 09:10 AM

Do not drill. The silver screws are self tapping. The plate holder is also self aligning. Place the holder on the bumper and its lower rear tabs will center the plate. Then just push and turn each screw into the plate/bumper.
Its stupid easy to do. You will see once you complete it.

maitrimk · 11-28-2021, 11:26 PM

Sly brackets is where it's at.

blutob2 · 11-29-2021, 07:17 AM

Sweet, I've been looking for one too!

Just this one right?

SLY BRACKET FOR BMW MODELS WITH HORIZONTAL SLATS LOWER GRILLE
SKU SLYBMWHG

maitrimk · 11-29-2021, 08:41 AM

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Sweet, I've been looking for one too!

Just this one right?

SLY BRACKET FOR BMW MODELS WITH HORIZONTAL SLATS LOWER GRILLE
SKU SLYBMWHG

That might only be for Non M Sport models (without the hex/honeycomb grill).

For M Sport - https://www.slybrackets.com/store/BO...-etc-p80520617

X7NJ · 11-29-2021, 09:03 AM

There was a post on bimmerpost where someone suggested $3 butterfly (?) brackets to essentially do the same thing for those with honeycomb grilles. No idea how well it works, but considering it myself. Hopefully someone can chime in.

Parmus · 12-02-2021, 11:15 PM

I’ve had my car for 3 mos now and still waiting for plates. Oregon has all sorts of temporary rules that you can’t be cited for certain things due to pandemic and DMV backlog. I’m gonna try and ride that wave and not put the front plate on as long as I can…..my temporary has expired and they give a 6 mos reprieve.

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ImolaRay Private 35 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Do not drill. The silver screws are self tapping. The plate holder is also self aligning. Place the holder on the bumper and its lower rear tabs will center the plate. Then just push and turn each screw into the plate/bumper. Its stupid easy to do. You will see once you complete it.
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blutob2 Lieutenant 283 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2022 X7 40i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Sweet, I've been looking for one too! Just this one right? SLY BRACKET FOR BMW MODELS WITH HORIZONTAL SLATS LOWER GRILLE SKU SLYBMWHG
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X7NJ Private 30 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2022 X7 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X7 40i [0.00]	There was a post on bimmerpost where someone suggested $3 butterfly (?) brackets to essentially do the same thing for those with honeycomb grilles. No idea how well it works, but considering it myself. Hopefully someone can chime in.
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Parmus Enlisted Member 35 Rep 37 Posts Drives: MY2022 X7 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Portland, Or iTrader: (0)	I’ve had my car for 3 mos now and still waiting for plates. Oregon has all sorts of temporary rules that you can’t be cited for certain things due to pandemic and DMV backlog. I’m gonna try and ride that wave and not put the front plate on as long as I can…..my temporary has expired and they give a 6 mos reprieve.
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